Dan Langfield (Pitcher—La Crosse Loggers/Memphis)
| W-L | ERA | INP | G/GS/CG/SH/SV | Hits | BB | K’S |
| 4-0 | 2.91 | 46.1 | 10/9/1/1/0 | 34 | 21 | 51 |
Friday, December 31, 2010
Statistical Quick Hit From The 2010 Summer Season
Posted by Andrew on 7:26 PM
Four Questions With Adam Izokovic
Posted by Andrew on 4:16 PM
Earlier this fall, Adam answered a few questions for us.
Summer Ball--Who was your favorite baseball player when you were younger?
Adam Izokovic--Cal Ripken Jr.
SB--What was the best thing about playing for the Copperheads this past summer?
AI--Riding out to the mound on a Harley.
SB--What are your personal goals for this upcoming season?
AI--1. Beat school recored for saves.
2. ERA under 1.50
3. Close the conference championship game.
SB--What is your favorite baseball movie?
AI--Bull Durham
Top Performers From 2010--Mike Mandarino
Posted by Andrew on 1:30 PM
Mike spent this summer playing for the Southampton Breakers of the Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League. While it's no secret that the top players flock to the Cape Cod League, Mike may have just turned in one of the best summer's while playing for the Breakers. He was the quintessential two-way player this past season. He was effective both as a pitcher and offensively, most his pitching is what made him famous in the ACBL.
He went just 4-3, but he sported an 0.83 era in 54 innings pitched. He allowed just 41 hits in his 8 starts. He also had a tremendous bb/k ratio of 17/41 on the summer. That translates into a K/9 inp number of 6.83. As mentioned earlier, he made 8 starts for the Breakers. He completed a whopping 4 of those starts and he pitched 1 shutout on the summer. All of this led the league to name him the Pitcher of the Year in the ACBL.
Offensively, Mike was also the best hitter on the team. He hit .303 in 109 at-bats. He scored 15 runs, knocked in 16 and he also hit 6 doubles. Amazingly, he was tied for first in the league with 7 home runs this past summer.
One coach of an opposing team in the ACBL said this about Mike:
"He is just one heck of a player, he was the most outstanding pitcher, and he was a tough out as a hitter. He is just a complete player, and it was a pleasure to watch him compete."
Here are his stats from this past summer.
- 4-3
- 0.83 era (2nd in league)
- 54 inp
- 41 hits
- 8 starts
- 4 cg
- 1sho
- 17 walks
- 41 k's
- .303 avg
- 109 atb
- 15 runs
- 16 rbi's
- 6 db's
- 7 hr's (tied for first in league)
- 12 walks
- 15 strikeouts
- 1 stb
Omaha Diamond Spirit Add 2 Coaches
Posted by Andrew on 12:35 PM
Arden Rakosky, General Manager/Head Coach is proud to announce the hiring of two new assistant coaches for the 2011 Season. Hired as the new Pitching Coach is local product Brett Gilcrist, who joins the staff after completing his first season as Pitching Coach at Southwestern Iowa Community College in Creston, Iowa.
Coach Gilcrist is a graduate of Omaha Central High School where he gained All-State Honors as a senior and earned a scholarship to Missouri Western University then transfered to Creighton University where an injury halted his college career. He began his coaching immediately after graduation in 2007 with Omaha Bryan High School and Team Nebraska. Over the course of his coaching career Coach Gilcrist has worked with more than 20 players who have went on to play Division l baseball, and more than 60 who have gone on to play college baseball at some level. He was the first coach in Bryan Bear history to take his team to the State Tournament, doing it twice, along with the first trip to State with his Legion team. Brett is elated about the opportunity he has to join the Diamond Spirit staff, especially since he was a member of the 2005 Diamond Spirit team as a pithcher.
Also, added is Phil Savage from Hamilton,Ontario. Coach Savage brings 3 years of collegiate summer baseball coaching experience to the Spirit, including being an Asst Coach for the 2009 Coastal Plains League Champions, Forest City(NC) Owls and being an Associate Scout for the Toronto Blue Jays. Coach Savage will be in charge of the fielders and coach first base. Coach Rakosky is looking forward to having these quality Coaches help the organization continue to move forward towards elite status while also seeking to bring as much quality baseball to our players and the Nebraska area.
Sweets Sign Pair of Bison for Second Season
Posted by Andrew on 7:50 AM
WALLA WALLA, Wa. – A pair of North Dakota State University Bison will make the journey west from Fargo, N. Dak. to Walla Walla, Wash., as they’ve signed to play for the Sweets for the 2011 West Coast League season. Simon Anderson, a pitcher from Bemidji, Minn., will join Zach Wentz, an infielder/pitcher from Bismarck, N. Dak., in Eastern Washington following the completion of their collegiate season at North Dakota State.
Wentz, a junior, has been the leading performer for the Bison over his first two seasons. His 5-2 (5-1 as a starter) record and contributions at the plate in 2010 landed him a spot on the all-Summit League second team. The ESPN Academic All-American second team selection hit .389 while starting in all but one of the Bison’s 52-game season, including 7 HR and 42 RBI. As a freshman in 2009, the Bismarck Century High School product hit .349 with 3 HR and 25 RBI while starting all 43 games.
“Zach matured very quickly after leaving high school and attending North Dakota State,” said Sweets manager, J.C. Biagi, who played against North Dakota State during his college days at Centenary. “We’re looking forward to him showing the same speed in maturation when he switches over to wood bats for the Sweets this summer.”
Anderson, a sophomore, was named team MVP for baseball and Male Athlete of the Year as a senior at Bemidji High School following a three-year starting career in which he was also the starting center for the basketball team and quarterback for the football team. The 6-foot 5-inch, 215 pounder was named first team all-Section in football. As a freshman in 2010 for the Bison, Anderson saw limited action, pitching in 11.1 innings over 7 games.
“Simon performed well in high school and his brother has done well for North Dakota State as their leading pitcher last season,” said Sweets’ pitching coach, Mark Michaud. “All signs point to Simon being a quality pitcher this year for the Bison and this summer for the Sweets.”
North Dakota State opens 2011 play on February 18 with a three-game series at Arizona. The Bison will play their first 17 games – and 26 of their first 29 games – on the road.
About the Walla Walla Sweets:
Walla Walla Sweets is a professionally operated baseball club in the West Coast League. It is led by a group of civic-minded individuals with strong ties to the Walla Walla region and to the game of baseball. The Walla Walla Sweets will strive to provide their fans, sponsors, business partners, and investors with the very best in competitive baseball and entertainment, including atmosphere, comfort, food & beverage, safety, competition, fun and value. For more information, please visit www.wallawallasweets.com.
CONTACT:
Walla Walla Sweets
Brett Axelrod
E: brett@wallawallasweets.com
P: 509.522.2255
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Northwoods League All-Star Game Logo Revealed
Posted by Andrew on 4:55 PM
The top college baseball talent in the country will grace the confines of Historic Witter Field on July 17th and 18th next summer. The Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, in conjunction with the Northwoods League, announced today that League’s 2011 All-Star Game will be held in Wisconsin Rapids. Marshfield Clinic will sponsor the event, which marks the second year in a row that they will present the Northwoods League mid-summer classic.
The All-Star festivities will begin on Sunday, July 17th with the Marshfield Clinic Home Run Health Fest beginning at 2pm. The Marshfield Clinic Home Run Health Fest will include a fan home run derby contest, autograph session, and other interactive activities. The Marshfield Clinic Home Run Health Fest will be followed by the Northwoods League Home Run Derby beginning at 4pm. Following the Northwoods League Home Run Derby will be an exhibition game featuring the Field of Dreams Ghost Players. The Ghost players will be available for autographs on July 17th.
On Monday, July 18th the Rafters will host a luncheon featuring the All-Stars which will be headlined by a TBD Hall of Fame caliber former Major League Baseball player. The speaker at the luncheon will also be in attendance at the All-Star Game that same evening. The Northwoods League North Division All-Stars will take on the All-Stars from the South Division in the League’s 17th Annual All-Star contest beginning at 7:05pm. The League’s All-Star Game is the premier annual display of elite college baseball talent in the nation. To illustrate the talent at the game, over 50 Major League Baseball scouts attended the 2010 All-Star Game in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Rafters season ticket holders and Solarus Founders Club members will have the first right to purchase tickets for the All-Star events in the two-day affair. A ticket to the All-Star Game on Monday, July 18th will be included in one of the Rafters two Nine Game Packages offered for 2011. Ticket prices for the event will be the same as regular season games.
Additional special ticket packages for season ticket holders will be available, please call the Rafters office at (715) 424-5400 with any questions or for additional pricing information.
About the “Ghost Players”
The “Ghost Players” are a traveling group of dedicated individuals that carry the positive message of the “Field of Dreams”. They perform and spread a unique form of ambassadorship in various places in Europe, Asia and America. The “Ghost Players” represent the players in the “Field of Dreams” and have shared the joy engendered by the movie to delight thousands of people.
Crabs Schedule Out, Tickets (And More) On Sale
Posted by Andrew on 10:56 AM
It is officially less than six months until the 2011 edition of the Humboldt Crabs hits the diamond, and the team has just unveiled its schedule for the upcoming year.
The Crabs' 67th season begins with the annual opening dinner on Friday, June 3, and the on-field action begins the next day with a day-night doubleheader against the traditional opening day rival Fairfield Indians.
The first of two games against the local rival Steelheads is Wednesday, June 8th, and that is followed by the Crabs first series in Far West League play against Fontanetti's Athletics.
The team will hit the road twice in 2011, first taking a six-game trip to Chico and Medford to play the NorCal Pirates and Southern Oregon RiverDawgs, respectively from July 13-16, then travelling to Redding for a three-game set against the Redding Colt .45s
The weekend after that, the Crabs will play host to the inaugural Far West League Playoff Tournament. More details about the tournament will be forthcoming. The full 2011 schedule is available on http://www.humboldtcrabs.com.
Season tickets for 2011 are on sale now at Ray's Food Place in McKinleyville, Arcata, Eureka and Fortuna, as well as Solo Sports in Arcata, the Eureka and Arcata chambers of commerce and both Big Pete's Pizzeria locations. Ten-ticket strips will also be available. For more information or an printable ticket order form, visit http://humboldtcrabs.com.
The Crabs will also be selling tickets and merchandise at Arcata Main Street's office in the Jacoby Storehouse during Arts! Arcata on Friday, December 10 from 6-9 p.m. Crabs gear and tickets make great gifts so come on down and say hi!
HAWKE, LAVERY, & VON BEHREN TABBED AS 2011 BUCKS BASEBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS
Posted by Andrew on 9:00 AM
Waterloo, IA - The Waterloo Bucks, members of the Northwoods League, have announced the inductees for the Sixth Annual Bucks Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet. The former Bucks that will be enshrined will be Phillip Hawke, Tim Lavery, and Seth Von Behren.
Phillip Hawke (pronounced HAWK) played first base for Waterloo in 2004. During his only season in the NWL, Hawke was named the league's Most Valuable Player after a dominating season on the field for the Bucks. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana native hit .301 with a league leading 11 home runs, 41 RBI, .510 slugging percentage, 105 total bases, and 64 games played (a new league record at the time). Hawke also finished the season with 34 runs, 62 hits, 10 doubles, and a .443 on-base percentage. The University of Louisiana-Lafayette product's 50 walks currently ranks as the eighth most in a single-season in NWL history. Hawke ranks in the top 10 in the Bucks' single-season and career record books in the following categories: home runs, walks, and slugging percentage. Drafted in the 29th round of the of the 2005 Major League Baseball Amateur Entry Draft by the Texas Rangers, Hawke has played professional baseball for the past six seasons, most recently for the Lincoln Salt Dogs of the American Association.
A member of the Bucks in 1998 and 1999, Tim Lavery (pronounced LAY-vuh-ree) compiled a 10-1 record and 1.74 ERA in his two seasons with Waterloo. The left-handed pitcher appeared in 14 games, starting 13 as a Buck. The University of Illinois product struck out 69 while walking just 23 in 88 innings pitched during his NWL career. In the '98 campaign, Lavery won nine games, started 12, and finished with a 1.87 ERA. For his efforts, the Naperville, Illinois native was named to that season's NWL All-Star Team. Lavery's nine wins in '98 ties him for the second most in a single-season in Waterloo's record books. In addition, Lavery owns the Bucks' fifth best single-season ERA and is tied for 10th for games started in a season. His 10 career wins places him sixth in Waterloo team history and his .909 winning percentage is the best ever in the 16-year history of the Bucks. In June of the '99 season, Lavery was drafted in the 11th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Entry Draft by the Chicago Cubs. Lavery played professionally for both the Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates organizations from '99 until 2002.
Seth Von Behren (pronounced von BEAR-in) was a member of the Bucks in 1998 and 1999, playing a total of 110 games and hitting .299. The Illinois State University product hit eight home runs with 88 RBI and 25 stolen bases during his two years with Waterloo. An infielder, Von Behren hit .303 with 49 RBI for the Bucks in '98 and followed that up with a .294 average and 39 RBI in '99. A native of Vandalia, Illinois, Von Behren's RBI mark in '98 ranks eighth for a single-season in the Bucks' record books, while his 41 walks in '99 is tied for sixth. Von Behren ranks in the top 10 in the Bucks' career record books in the following categories: runs (81), hits (116), triples (four), walks (78), and RBI (88).
All three inductees are scheduled to appear at the induction ceremonies.
The Fifth Annual Bucks Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm. Beck's Sports Brewery, located at 3295 University Avenue in Waterloo, will be the locale of the banquet that will honor these past Buck greats.
All proceeds for the event will go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The public is invited to attend with tickets available for $10.
Doors will open at 7:00 pm and complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served along with a silent auction that will include sports memorabilia, including a Rod Carew autographed baseball and an autographed 2010 Green Bay Packers football, and items from various Cedar Valley businesses. The Hall of Fame inductions will be will begin at 7:30 pm.
Interested parties may call (319) 232-0500 for ticket information, or mail their checks payable to MDA to: Bucks Baseball Hall of Fame Banquet, PO Box 4124, Waterloo, IA 50704.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy, and education.
The Bucks will open the 2011 season on the road at the Battle Creek Bombers on June 1. Waterloo's home opener is scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at 6:35 pm versus the Eau Claire Express. Season tickets and single-game tickets are currently on sale. Fans are encouraged to stay in touch with the Bucks in the off-season by utilizing their website at www.waterloobucks.com.
Former Gull Named To Preseason Watch List
Posted by Andrew on 7:46 AM
BOLTS TO SIGN BURNHAM
Posted by Andrew on 7:26 AM
The Rome Thunderbolts have agreed to sign Polk State College, left handed pitcher Steven Burnham to the organization for the summer of 2011. Burnham, from Valrico, FL played at Bloomingdale High School last year and posted a 4-3 record in 16 appearances. He pitched 47.2 innings and recorded 38 strikeouts. Steven will become a solid weapon as a lefty for the Bolts pitching staff.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Colt .45's Sign Three From ORU
Posted by Andrew on 2:45 PM
The Redding Colt .45's sign 3 players from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK. So RHP Sam Moore(6'4/235 Tempe, AZ) son of former MLB Pitcher Mike Moore (Oakland A's), Jr LHP Lars Liguori (6'1/190 Desert Mountain, AZ) Rs. Fr 3B Brandon Healy (6'2/180 Encinitas, CA), all will join the .45's this summer.
Loggers Lock Up Trio from FGCU
Posted by Andrew on 10:00 AM
LA CROSSE, WI – The La Crosse Loggers Baseball Club continued their relationship with the Florida Gulf Coast baseball program today when they officially announced the signing of catcher Mike Reeves and pitchers Alex Diaz and Brandon Bixler to their 2011 roster.
Reeves, a sophomore backstop, will be returning for his second season in Logger green after enjoying a very successful freshman campaign at FGCU and playing a big role for the 2010 Loggers. Last spring, the left-handed hitting catcher hit .301 with two home runs and 21 RBI’s over 27 games before suffering a season-ending injury (broken thumb). Reeves started 24 games behind the plate as the Eagles starting catcher including handling a pitching staff that featured former Logger and 2010 first-round pick Chris Sale (White Sox).
The Peterborough, Ontario (Canada) native was a regular in the Loggers lineup last summer as well. In 56 games, Reeves hit .239 with a pair of home runs and 17 RBI’s over 176 at-bats and was able to show off his strong arm later in the summer when he returned behind the plate. Reeves’ 176 at-bats tied him for the fourth most on the Loggers 2010 squad.
Reeves is also a former MLB draft pick, having been selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 42nd round of the 2009 draft.
Like teammate Mike Reeves, freshman Alex Diaz is another Eagle that spurned professional baseball out of high school in favor of competing at FGCU. Diaz, a 6-2, 185 pound right-handed pitcher/shortstop was selected in the 40th round of the 2010 MLB Draft by the Washington Nationals before opting to attend college. Diaz is expected to utilize his lively fastball and be a big part of the Eagle bullpen next spring and also has the ability to be a plus defender at shortstop.
Joining Reeves and Diaz will be southpaw Brandon Bixler, an Oviedo, Fla. native. Like Diaz, Bixler is another freshman expected to be a big part of the Eagle pitching staff next spring as he has the ability to pitch both as a starter and out of the bullpen. The 5-10, 160 pound left-hander has an upper 80’s fastball with excellent command.
Reeves, Diaz, Bixler and the rest of the 2011 Loggers will open their 2011 campaign on June 1 at Green Bay as part of a three-game set. The 2011 home opener will pit the Loggers against the Madison Mallards on Saturday, June 6 with first pitch at The Lumber Yard set for 6:05 p.m.
Top Performers From 2010--Colby Holmes
Posted by Andrew on 8:30 AM
Colby spent this past summer pitching for the Florence RedWolves of the Coastal Plain League. While his summer numbers might not have placed him among the CPL leaders, all he did was become the Wolves staff ace and solidified him as being a pitcher to keep an eye out for.
Colby went just 3-3, but had a remarkable 1.18 era in 45.2 innings pitched. He allowed just 27 hits and held opponents to a .174 batting average. He appeared in 8 games, started 6 of those games, and he completed 1 of them. He also had a very nice bb/k ratio of 22/40 this summer.
For his performance this summer, Perfect Game ranked Colby as the 37th best prospect in the league. The following is from the PG scouting report on him:
"Midweek starter as FR for CWS champs, became staff ace this summer, FB 88-90 mph, throws CH, good breaking ball."
Here are his stats from the 2010 summer season.
- 3-3
- 1.18 era (2nd in league)
- 45.2 inp
- 22 walks
- 40 strikeouts
- .174 oba
- 27 hits allowed
- 8 app
- 6 starts
- 1 cg
- 1 sv
FABREGAS TO PLAY FOR BOLTS
Posted by Andrew on 7:24 AM
Broward College sophomore Chris Fabregas has chosen to play for the Rome Thunderbolts for the summer of 2011. The 6'2" 215 pounder from Miami, FL will primarily be the Bolts 1st baseman but can also play 3rd base and catch as well. Last season at Brevard CC Chris hit .313 adding four doubles, one home run and 13 RBI's. In high school, he was All County and All State as well. Chris's uncle, Jorge Fabregas was drafted by the L.A. Angels and played for various MLB teams throughout his nine plus year career, including in the World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 1999. Chris is a gamer and will be a fine addition to the Bolts squad.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Statistical Quick Hit From The 2010 Summer Season
Posted by Andrew on 9:33 PM
Alex Radon (Pitcher—Lake Erie Monarchs/University of Toledo)
| W-L | ERA | INP | G/GS/CG/SH/SV | Hits | BB | K’S |
| 2-3 | 2.54 | 39 | 8/7/0/0/0 | 29 | 15 | 17 |
WMBL Schedule Released
Posted by Andrew on 11:00 AM
The Western Major Baseball League is happy to announce the release of the 2011 schedule. WMBL officials will be hard at work updating the Pointstreak schedule over the next few days.
Read the rest of this here.
Top Performers From 2010--Tyler Benzel
Posted by Andrew on 8:50 AM
Tyler spent this past summer playing for the Sanford River Rats of the Florida Collegiate Summer League. He hit .321/.424/.387 in a league high 165 at-bats this summer. He led the league with 53 hits and was tied for 2nd in the league with 3 home runs. He scored 32 runs, knocked in 2 and also added 8 doubles on the season.
He was named to participate in the FCSL All-Star Game, and he went 1 for 4 on the night. In the playoffs for the Rats, he went 2 for 8, and had 1 run batted in.
For his performance this summer, Perfect Game ranked Tyler as the 18th best prospect in the league. The following is from the PG scouting report on Tyler:
"Solid, steady performer at the plate, and in field (league's best defensive 3b); not flashy, but does everything well."Here are his final summer stats.
- .321 avg (4th in league)
- .424 slg
- .387 oba
- 165 atb (1st in league)
- 53 hits (1st in league)
- 8 doubles
- 3 home runs (tied for 2nd in league)
- 32 runs (tied for 1st in league)
- 26 rbi's (tied for 3rd in league)
- 14 walks
- 24 strikeouts
- 6 stolen bases
- .951 fld %
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY OUTFIELDER TO SIGN WITH BOLTS
Posted by Andrew on 7:24 AM
Liberty University junior outfielder Ian Parmley will be playing for the Rome Thunderbolts in the summer of 2011. Parmley, a transfer from Bellevue College in Washington, hit .362 last season including seven doubles, two triples, 27 RBI's, 34 stolen bases along with 43 runs scored. He also had a 1.78 ERA in 70+ innings on the mound. Ian was named 2nd Team All American by the ABCA. He was on the Pacific Association Division All American Team. Parmley was also a two time All NWAACC Tournament selection. Ian should make an instant impact with the Bolts.
Monday, December 27, 2010
Top Performers From 2010--Eric Peterson
Posted by Andrew on 4:21 PM
Eric spent this past summer playing for the #17 ranked Wenatchee AppleSox of the West Coast League. He had a tremendous summer, and he was very instrumental in the Sox winning the WCL title.
He was among the league leaders in just about every major offensive category. He hit .342/.510/.470 in 149 at-bats. He hit 10 doubles and was tied for third in the league with 5 home runs. He found a way to get on base, and when he did, he scored. He scored 25 runs and knocked in 33 on the summer. He also had a pretty good bb/k ratio of 30/39.
He was just about on fire during the playoffs as he hit .474, with 2 runs batted in. For his performance this summer, the league named him to the First Team All-WCL list, and Perfect Game ranked him as the 15th best prospect in the league.
Below are his full summer stats.
- .342 Avg (4th in league)
- .510 Slg (2nd in league)
- .470 Oba (2nd in league)
- 149 At-bats
- 51 Hits
- 25 runs
- 33 Rbi's (3rd in league)
- 10 doubles
- 5 Home Runs (tied for 3rd in league)
- 30 walks (3rd in league)
- 39 strikeouts
- 2 stolen bases
- .976 fld %
DUTCHMEN NAME MANNY VEGA PITCHING COACH
Posted by Andrew on 10:00 AM
The Dutchmen have taken the first step towards finalizing their 2011 coaching staff by selecting Manny Vega to run the pitching staff under Head Coach Nick Davey. The Dutchmen are excited to have Vega, whose entering his second season as the Pitching Coach for the Paradise Valley Community College Pumas, a Junior College in Phoenix, Arizona.
In his first season as pitching coach, Vega led a staff that compiled a 2.75 ERA and helped the Pumas win 42 games en route to the JUCO Division Two World Series, where they finished fifth. Manny successfully guided a staff that included many players who will move onto big time Division One programs like the University of Utah, Ohio State and Texas A&M.
Before joining the staff at Paradise Valley, worked as an Associate Scout for the Atlanta Braves and coached the summer and fall teams for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim scout teams. He is also a Sports Director at two local valley YMCA locations and keeps very involved in community activities.
Manny also began his career at the Junior Colege level, starring for Glendale Community College before transferring to McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His experience at multiple levels is something that the Dutchmen are very excited about. "Manny has previous experience, and success, coaching players of all different ages and levels," explained Dutchmen Owner, Paul Samulski. "It shows that he is a relatable coach and one who is able to modify his instruction to best fit the players at his disposal. That's an integral part to coaching in summer leagues, where you have kids of all different ages, from different parts of the country, who pay collegiately at different levels of competition. We feel that Manny's personality and past coaching experience give him a leg up in successfuly guiding the diverse roster that we've been able to put together."
With only one more coaching position to fill, the Dutchmen are growing closer to rounding out the unit that will take the field in Albany come June of 2011.
Johnson ready to fill big shoes as new Tobs coach
Posted by Andrew on 7:37 AM
By Tom Ham, The Wilson Daily Times, N.C.
Dec. 22--Bruce Johnson is well aware that, pardon the cliche, he has big shoes to fill.
As the new head coach of the Wilson Tobs of the summer collegiate baseball Coastal Plain League, the 24-year-old Johnson succeeds the franchise's winningest head coach, Jeff Steele.
Johnson is a volunteer assistant coach at Western Carolina University, and the two former WCU assistants that became head coaches in the CPL won championships.
"I couldn't be starting at a better place," Johnson said of his first head-coaching opportunity. "Jeff Steele did a great job of laying the foundation and he's an unbelievable person."
Johnson's baseball career dates back to West Carteret High in Morehead City. He played at Newberry (S.C.) College for one season before transferring to Pitt Community College.
Read the rest of this article here.
Fryer, Tirri, Noordsy to Add Local Flavor to Golden Eagles
Posted by Andrew on 6:32 AM
Looking out your window right now, with Christmas day in your rear view mirror and a winter snow storm looming, basbeall is probably the the furthest thing from your mind. For the Glens Falls Golden Eagles though, planning for the 2011 baseball season is well under way. Besides moving to the Perfect Game Baseball League this year, the Golden Eagles haved signed three players who will bring a local flavor to the team, and hopefully more local fans to East Field, according to President Darin Williams.
One player local fans should be familiar with is Neil Fryer of Greenwich. Fryer is a freshman at Siena for Coach Toni Rossi. Fryer led Greenwich High School to Section II and State Regional crowns last spring, as the Witches advanced to the New York State Tournament. Fryer is a 6’1, 205 pound right handed pitcher.
Also suiting up for the Golden Eagles this summer will Mike Tirri of Lake George. Tirri, a junior plays college baseball for Coach Jon Mueller’s UAlbany Great Danes. In 2010, Tirri, appeared in 39 games, starting 36. The first baseman finished with a .225 batting average, 4 home runs and 17 rbi.
Finally, the Golden Eagles have signed former Glens Falls High School standout Peter Noordsy. Noordsy is a junior left handed pitcher for the Wofford Terriers. Noordsy missed 2009 while recovering from elbow surgery. Last spring Noordsy appeared in 25 games, finishing with a record of 2-4 with 22 strikeouts and 23 walks in 30.2 innings pitched.
Keep visiting Adirondack SportsNet for more on these three local standouts who will display their talents with the Glens Falls Golden Eagles this summer.
Eagle Eye: Don’t forget about the Glens Falls Golden Eagles Hot Stove Banquet, feturing former New York Met Howard “HoJo” Johnson. The banquet will be held in the Ballroom of the Great Escape Lodge on January 15th. Cocktails at 6:00 pm. Buffet at 7:00 pm. Hojo will be signing autographs. Tickets are $40.00 and can be purchased by calling 518-260-4786, or by emailing jhodges@glensfallsgoldeneagles.com.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Bay Sox have new partners, new GM heading to 2011
Posted by Andrew on 3:28 PM
NEW BEDFORD — The winds of change are blowing all over the New Bedford Bay Sox franchise, but all involved parties agree on one thing — the team is staying in New Bedford.
The annual revamping of the roster on the field is challenged by the front office changes that go right to the top of the organization.
Co-owners Robin Wadsworth and Rita Hubner have taken on new minority partners in Jim and Effie Dragon of Tewksbury, owners and developers of commercial property, specializing in urban retail strip malls.
Read the rest of this article here.
Florida League Bringing Baseball Back to Winter Haven in 2011
Posted by Andrew on 12:51 PM
It's official; the Florida League will be bringing baseball back to the city of Winter Haven in 2011. The Winter Haven Loggerheads have signed on to be the Florida League's sixth team. This will expand the current setup to six teams and allows the league to extend its offerings of great baseball talent to another part of Central Florida.
The Loggerheads will play at Chain of Lakes Field in Winter Haven, the former Cleveland Indian's spring training site. The park received its name from the surrounding lakes, which can be seen from the top seats in the grandstand. It is a gorgeous facility and the Florida League is proud to add it to our already great lineup of stadiums. The Loggerheads team received its name from the large concentration of Loggerhead sea turtles found along Florida's coasts. It provides an excellent mix of creativity and name recognition and will bring an exciting new mascot to the league, a loggerhead turtle named Clutch.
The Loggerheads will be owned and operated by the Starting 9 Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The President of the Starting 9, Eddie Welling, is extremely excited about becoming part of the Florida League. Welling remarked, "The Starting 9 Foundation is thrilled to be joining the Florida League and bringing summer baseball back to Winter Haven. With all the great baseball resources in the state of Florida and the terrific baseball fan base in the Winter Haven community, it was only a matter of how and when. Thanks to the great efforts by the City of Winter Haven, Florida League President Sara Whiting and Vice President Rob Sitz, we look forward to recruiting the nation's top baseball talent to Winter Haven for the summer of 2011."
This will provide an opportunity for 27 more quality college baseball players to fine-tune their skill sets in the Florida League.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Four Questions With Alex Johnson
Posted by Andrew on 7:00 PM
Alex answered a few questions for us.
Summer Ball--Who was your favorite baseball player when you were younger?
Alex Johnson--Ken Griffey Jr. and Jim Thome
SB--What was the best thing about playing for the Monarchs his summer?
AJ--Being able to get away and worry about nothing but baseball and showing everyone what I can do.
SB--What are your personal goals for this upcoming season?
AJ--I want to win a conference championship and have a big season......getting drafted would also be great.
SB--What is your favorite baseball movie?
AJ--61, The Sandlot and The Natural
Baseball's Mike Dowd Featured in Patriot Ledger
Posted by Andrew on 2:10 PM
Guess to head Ohio Valley League
Posted by Andrew on 2:10 PM
Gordon Guess of Marion has been selected as president of the newly formed Ohio Valley Summer Collegiate Baseball League.
The league was formed by former members of the KIT League. Guess is also general manager of the Marion Bobcats which was formerly affiliated with the KIT League, but will begin competing in the new Ohio Valley League in 2011.
The Fulton Railroaders, Owensboro Oilers and Tradewater Pirates have also joined the new league. Guess said another team may eventually join the circuit. The Bobcats had participated in the KIT League for the first three years of the club's existence.
All four charter members will be represented in management of the league:
Gordon Guess, Marion.............................President
Charlie Pierce, Owensboro......................Vice president
Mike Smith, Fulton..................................Treasurer
Dwight Seymour, Tradewater..................Secretary
Friday, December 24, 2010
Knights ink UC Irvine southpaw Mark Trentacosta
Posted by Andrew on 2:17 PM
The Corvallis Knights announced the signing of junior pitcher Mark Trentacosta of UC Irvine. Mark is a JC transfer from Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California.
Rex, Winkle leading Prospect League in player development
Posted by Andrew on 2:00 PM
Jason Winkle wears many hats.
He is the chief executive officer of WinkleCorp, which he describes as "a leadership and human performance consulting company," he is an associate dean of the College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services at Indiana State University and he is founder and director of the Center for Leadership Development, which is also associated with the CNHHS at ISU.
And Dr. Winkle isn't slowing planning on slowing down any time soon. His latest hat is a Terre Haute Rex baseball cap.
Winkle describes his role with the Rex as "team professional development specialist . . . and huge fan!" Through the team's association with ISU (the Rex are owned by the Indiana State Foundation through Sycamore Holdings), Winkle partnered with the organization in its inaugural season to help players develop professional and leadership skills aimed at helping them throughout baseball and life.
"I will be working with the players and the coaches in various areas, including leadership development, personal excellence, performance mindset, character development and team building," Winkle said. "As with any developmental training, one key is consistency and frequency in working on specific skills. One of the goals of my interaction with the team is the development of skills that will help [the players] be successful in any endeavor they pursue, in sport and in life."
The Rex front office is excited about the professional development opportunities the organization can provide players through its partnership with Winkle. "Dr. Jason Winkle will be a great asset to our players and coaches," said Rex operations manager Casey DeGroote. "I hope our players can take advantage of what they have around them to become better athletes and citizens."
General manager Roland Shelton echoed DeGroote's sentiments. "Dr. Winkle brings a wealth of lifelong experiences, along with a great understanding of leadership development, that can only translate into a positive for our players," Shelton said. "We want our players to become professionals on and off the field and, with Dr. Winkle's process of developing leaders, our players will leave our system knowing additional steps for success."
Winkle said he would have a hard time picking one factor of working with the Rex that he will enjoy most. "I truly enjoy working with people in their professional development," he said. "In addition, I know the [Rex] coaches and am a fan of their coaching philosophy. They truly care about these young men and want them to be successful on and off the field. It is an honor to work with an organization that values growth and development of the whole person."
Top Performers From 2010--Casey Henn
Posted by Andrew on 1:17 PM
Casey spent the summer of 2009 pitching for the Gems. He was simply one of the best pitchers in the Prospect League that summer. He went 6-1, and had a 3.47 era in 59.2 innings pitched. He also fanned 55 on the summer. 2010 proved to be another banner year for Casey.
He went 4-1 and sported a nifty 1.49 era in 48.1 innings pitched. I'm most impressed that he allowed just 24 hits this summer. He also had a nice bb/k ratio of 15/46 for the Gems. His best start of year came on July 2nd against the Sliders.
| Date | Dec | Inp | R/ER | Hits | BB | K’s |
| 7-2 | W | 8 | 1/0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
He made 1 start in the playoffs and was equally dominant. He picked up the win by throwing 7 quality innings of 5 hit baseball. He also struck out 4 batters in that start.
For his performance this past summer, Casey was named to the Post Season 2nd Team All-Star List. Perfect Game also ranked him as the 13th best prospect in the league.
You can view his full summer stats here.
- 4-1
- 1.49 era (4th in league)
- 48.1 inp
- 24 hits
- 15 walks
- 46 strikeouts
- 8 app
- 7 starts
Corvallis signs four players to 10-day contracts including returnee Griffin Boyd of Western Oregon
Posted by Andrew on 8:00 AM
The Corvallis Knights announced the signing of junior pitcher Taylor Hill of Hawaii Pacific, junior first baseman Sean Myrom of Concordia University, sophomore outfielder Nick Armenta of University of Portland and junior infielder Griffin Boyd of Western Oregon. All four signed 10-day contracts. Boyd played last summer for the Knights and hit .277 in WCL action.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Portsmouth patrol officer named GM of new baseball team
Posted by Andrew on 11:11 AM
NEWINGTON — In addition to looking for criminals, Sean Evans is ready to start looking for players.
Evans, a former minor-league baseball player and current patrol officer with the Portsmouth Police Dept., was named the general manager of the Seacoast team that will compete in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League on Tuesday.
A part-time pitching instructor at USA Training Centers, which is operated by team owner Dave Hoyt, Evans will be in charge of, among other things, putting together the 25-man roster of college players for the team's inaugural FCBL season in 2011.
"It should be interesting," said the 40-year-old Evans, who played five seasons of minor-league ball in the 1990s in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization. "It's been sprung on me pretty quickly."
Read the rest of this article here.
PAINTS LOWER TICKET PRICES FOR 2011
Posted by Andrew on 11:01 AM
CHILLICOTHE -- The cost for a season ticket to see the defending Prospect League champions has been lowered for 2011.
The Chillicothe Paints announced Monday a general admission season ticket covering all 28 home games will be $125 per seat, and lower level season tickets will be $150 each. The Paints indicated both figures are lower than 2010, despite increased attendance for the team's run to the title.
The Paints also will offer a "14-Game U-Pick-'em Ticket Plan" for $75. The tickets can be used for any 14 regular season home games.
The Paints, who went 41-17 and took the 2010 title on a dramatic 11th inning walk-off home run by Ian Nielsen in the championship game, will begin defense of their title June 2.
The complete schedule will be announced after the first of the year.
Statistical Quick Hit From The 2010 Summer Season
Posted by Andrew on 10:36 AM
Frazier Hall (Catcher—La Crosse Logger/Southern University)
| AVG/SLG/OBA | ATB | HITS | 2b/3B/HR | RUNS | RBI’s | STB |
| .274/.519/.370 | 62 | 17 | 3/0/4 | 13 | 12 | 0 |
Wilson Tobs Get New Ownership
Posted by Andrew on 9:28 AM
Wilson, NC – The Wilson Tobs Baseball Club has been purchased by a group lead by Richard Holland and Greg Suire, the same group that owns the Coastal Plain League’s Thomasville HiToms. The deal was finalized late last week and will be announced tomorrow. A formal press conference will be held Tuesday at noon at the North Carolina Baseball Museum inside historic Fleming Stadium. The press conference is open to the public.
Richard Holland is a native of West Caldwell, N.J. and has been the Chief Executive Officer of the Coastal Plain League’s Thomasville HiToms since 2000. He is the owner of the successful accounting firm Holland and Company in Cedar Grove, N.J. Holland has been a certified public accountant for over 35 years. A real estate investor in North Jersey as well, Holland has been a New York Yankees season ticket holder for over 30 years.
Entering his 12th season as team President, Greg Suire has overseen the growth of the HiToms from a singular entity in the Coastal Plain League to an organization sponsoring amateur squads from the American Legion level to middle school. Instrumental in the 2006 refurbishment of historic Finch Field, Suire has also pioneered the HiToms efforts to enhance youth baseball in the High Point/Thomasville community through the club’s spring youth baseball clinic, instructional camps and high school fall league.
"Rick and I are thrilled at the prospect of leading the Tobs organization," new Wilson Tobs President Greg Suire said. "The Tobs' history, success and community focus were the driving forces behind our interest. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to lead this franchise and I am especially thankful to the Turnage family for their confidence and faith."
"Our pre-eminent goal is very simple: grow the sport of baseball in Wilson, Wilson County and the surrounding communities," Suire said. "We intend to invest our franchise's resources, facilities and focus on creating a flagship baseball institution in eastern North Carolina. From creating new baseball opportunities for youth players and young adults to hosting regional and national events at Fleming Stadium, our daily mission will be centered on building a network of player development for local high schools, area colleges and the Tobs. Our national pastime needs a driving force, and with the passion and commitment already present in the Wilson community, I feel very confident that our efforts will inspire thousands of young people to utilize baseball as one of their educational outposts."
"The Tobs are here to stay in Wilson and we will work tirelessly to uphold the values and mission set forth for this franchise by the Turnage family and the Coastal Plain League"
James Wolfe has been named general manager for the Tobs, filling the spot that was vacant since Ben Jones was named general manager for the Kinston Indians last month.
The Wilson Tobs are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation's hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 15th season, the Coastal Plain League features 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at www.coastalplain.com.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
McCann Named Preseason All-American
Posted by Andrew on 8:00 PM
Top Performers From 2010--Steven Starbird
Posted by Andrew on 2:15 PM
Steven spent this past summer pitching for the Orlando Mavericks of the Florida Collegiate Summer League. Steven was one of the best starting pitchers in the league. He led the league with 5 wins and he had a 2.63 era in 54.2 innings of work. He made 8 starts, allowed 46 hits and held opponents to a .230 batting average. He also led the league with 42 strikeouts. Steven was selected to pitch in the All-Star game as well.
Here is a breakdown of Steven's stats from this past summer.
- 5-1 (1st in league)
- 2.63 ERA (8th in league)
- 54.2 INP (1st in league)
- 46 Hits
- 14 Walks
- 42 Strikeouts (1st in league)
- 9 App
- 8 Starts
- 1 CG
- .230 OAVG
Four Questions With Eric Ruth
Posted by Andrew on 1:30 PM
Several weeks ago, Eric answered four questions for us.
Summer Ball--Who was your favorite baseball player when you were younger?
Eric Ruth--Roger Clemens
SB--What was the best thing about playing for the Mainers this summer?
ER--Playing with guys from all over the country.
SB--What are your personal goals for this upcoming season at Winthrop?
ER--Improve on last season
SB--Do you have a summer assignment for this upcoming summer season?
ER--I should be playing for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod League.
Groton OKs collegiate baseball plan
Posted by Andrew on 12:05 PM
Groton - It's a fact of baseball: When squads of collegiate all-stars take the field at Fitch High School this summer, one team will win and the other will lose.
But the plan to bring a new team to Groton is a "win-win" for the community, said Mayor Jim Streeter Tuesday night, when the Town Council gave final approval to a plan to bring a New England Collegiate Baseball League team to Groton this summer.
The deal is sweetened further by an anonymous donor, who is paying for about $500,000 in improvements to Fitch High's baseball field, creating a small stadium that will be home turf for a team for eight-week seasons each summer.
Read the rest of this article here.
Hustlers add seven to 2011 roster
Posted by Andrew on 11:21 AM
The Lexington Hustlers have added seven more to their 2011 roster, head coach Bobby Wright announced Tuesday. All seven players are native Kentuckians, including last year's Mr. Baseball J.T. Riddle and ace pitchers Brandon Boling and Tanner Perkins, both of whom played for Lexington in its inaugural season last year.
"We've stuck to our initial goals of having an extremely athletic and versatile roster, and it's obvious that all of these guys fit that mold," said Wright. "We're also excited about the quality of individuals that we're bringing into the Hustlers family... It's going to be an outstanding summer."
Read the rest of this article here.
Statistical Quick Hit From The 2010 Summer Season
Posted by Andrew on 10:23 AM
Ross Gerdeman (Pitcher—Grand Lake Mariners/Bowling Green)
| W-L | ERA | INP | G/GS/CG/SH/SV | Hits | BB/K’s | OAVG |
| 5-2 | 2.27 | 31.2 | 17/1/0/0/0 | 29 | 12/19 | .228 |
Oneonta Outlaws (NYCBL) sign two from UC San Diego
Posted by Andrew on 8:59 AM
The Oneonta Outlaws (NYCBL) have announced two more player signings for the 2011 season from The University of California-San Diego. RHP Jeff Rauh (JR) 6’1 195 and RHP Nick Hudson (SO) 6’1 190 have signed contracts to play this summer for the Outlaws at Damaschke Field.
Rauh and Hudson join 2010 returning players from Pepperdine University 1B Sam Meyer and Shippensburg University LHP Nick Umberger.
The UC San Diego Tritons have advanced to the NCAA National Championship game in each of the last two seasons and have been ranked as high as #1 in the nation in the last two years.
Outlaws Co-Owner Keith Rogers states, “We are thrilled to continue our strong partnership with the UC San Diego baseball program. Nick and Jeff are going to play big roles for the Tritons, as they move up into the starting rotation, while pursuing a National Championship this Spring. We expect both of these guys to be impact players next season”.
Rogers adds, “With an impressive recruiting class, filled with pro prospects from some of the best baseball programs in the nation, added game day promotions for all 25 home dates, improved stadium operations & concessions, as well as hosting the NYCBL All Star Game in July, we are working tirelessly to increase our fan experience this summer. Having the ability to market the team this off-season for the first time, since our relocation from Saratoga Springs in March of this year, we are already closing in on 1,000 season tickets sold to date and expect to surpass 2,000 fans per game in 2011”.
The Oneonta Outlaws, New York State’s Premiere Summer College Baseball Program, season begins in June and play at Historic Damaschke Field.
REGAN CHOOSES TO SIGN WITH BOLTS
Posted by Andrew on 7:51 AM
The Rome Thunderbolts have signed junior right handed pitcher Matt Regan, from Juniata College for the summer of 2011 season. Regan, a 6'5" 200 pounder out of Downington, PA was 5-2 last season with a 3.52 ERA. He led his conference with 59 strikeouts in 53.2 innings and was second in opposing batting average with .240. Matt is another very good pickup by the Bolts.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
O'Brien Picks Up Another Award
Posted by Andrew on 10:10 PM
Statistical Quick Hit From The 2010 Summer Season
Posted by Andrew on 7:09 PM
Phil Smith (Catcher—West Virginia Miners/Kent State)
| AVG/SLG/OBA | ATB | HITS | 2B/3B/HR | R/RBI’S | BB/K | STB |
| .312/.429/.379 | 77 | 24 | 6/0/1 | 10/19 | 6/27 | 1 |
Tropeano Picks Up Awards
Posted by Andrew on 2:54 PM
Lorain County Ironmen Announce Staffing Moves
Posted by Andrew on 1:59 PM
Lorain, OH-December 15-The Lorain County Ironmen are proud to announce the promotion of Brian McCrodden to the position of General Manager. Brian spent the 2010 season as the assistant General Manager for the Ironmen. Also returning to the Ironmen coaching staff for the 2011 season is Steve Sunagel.
McCrodden came to the Ironmen after spending time working for the Cleveland Sports Commission and the Champ Car Grand Prix of Cleveland in 2005. Brian graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2006 with a B.A. in sports management. He also earned an M.A. in sports management from the University of South Carolina. McCrodden has also spent time since graduation working with Meredith Camp Events and High Tide Management.
Sunagel also was with the Ironmen in 2010. Steve will assume the role of volunteer assistant coach. He is a member of the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame. In 2001 he started the baseball program at Lorain County Community College. Steve was also the head baseball coach at Elyria High School from 2005-2009.
Season tickets are now available. Call 440-522-9549. Tickets only $99 until January 1st.
The Ironmen will play a total of 56 games this summer with 28 scheduled for the Pipe Yard. The Lorain County Ironmen are a member of the Prospect League. The league is one of the several elite summer leagues in the country and has sent over 175 players to the Major Leagues.
Midnight Madness, Team USA Highlight Grizzlies 2011 Schedule
Posted by Andrew on 1:58 PM
The Gastonia Grizzlies announced today the release of their 2011 schedule. The schedule is highlighted by the June 24th “Midnight Madness Game” against the Forest City Owls and the June 30th game against Team USA
“Midnight Madness” recently won best promotion in all of college summer baseball at the 2010 Summer Ball Conference. In 2010 “Midnight Madness” drew 3,105 fans and included a pregame party, play catch with the Grizzlies, and Grizzlies Home Run Derby.
The Grizzlies will host Team USA on June 30th after the game in 2010 was rained out. USA Baseball uses the national team to showcase the best American baseball in the country. Many of Former players include 2009 #1 overall pick Stephen Strasburg and a list of MLB All-Stars including Mark Teixeira, Nomar Garciaparra, Jason Giambi, Mark McGwire, and 2008 American League MVP Dustin Pedroia.
The Grizzlies home opener is Tuesday May 31st against the Columbia Blowfish.
The schedule includes seven “All You Can Eat & Drink” Tuesday games, five of the popular “Thirsty Thursday” games and eleven weekend games.
“We couldn’t be more excited about our 2011 schedule, said General Manager Jesse Cole. Midnight Madness and Team USA are primed and ready to be the biggest games of the year. We are also very excited about our heavy load of Tuesday, Thursday and weekend games.”
In 2011 the Grizzlies will start games at 7:30PM with a few exceptions that will be announced in the spring.
A limited number of season tickets and “Owner’s Tickets” are available for the 2011 season. Owner’s tickets are the only VIP tickets and include all you can eat food and drink and early entrance into the Stadium. For more information about any of the Grizzlies ticket plans you can call the Grizzlies front office at 704-866-8622 or visit http://www.gastoniagrizzlies.com.
The Gastonia Grizzlies are a member of the Coastal Plain League, the nation’s hottest summer collegiate baseball league. Celebrating its 15th season, the Coastal Plain League features 15 teams playing in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The CPL gives college players the chance to refine their skills with the use of wooden bats. Players are housed with local host families for the summer and past experiences have been very positive for both players and hosts. Furthermore, the CPL has had over 800 alumni drafted and 39 alums make their Major League debut thus far. For more information on the Coastal Plain League, please visit the league website at http://www.coastalplain.com.
Summer collegiate baseball team coming to Seacoast
Posted by Andrew on 9:23 AM
Summer collegiate baseball is finally coming to the Seacoast, even if the acronym may not be one familiar to most fans just yet.
The Futures Collegiate Baseball League is set to begin play in 2011, with between four and six teams, and expansion expected in 2012. The as-yet-unnamed Seacoast franchise will be owned by Dave Hoyt, who operates USA Training Centers in Newington.
“We are one of the four,” confirmed Hoyt on Monday.
The FCBL is the brainchild of Lowell Spinners owner Drew Weber, who’s turned that Single-A team into one of the hottest minor-league properties in the country; and Chris Carminucci, who manages the independent Brockton Rox and whose Carminucci Sports Group is involved in their operation.
Read the rest of this article here.
